901:11-4-07
Weighing.

(a)
When the measuring device is a measuring
stick, dry the stick at the milk level with a clean single-service paper towel
and make the measurement; or

(b)
When the measuring stick is outside the farm bulk milk tank, sanitize the stick
with a chemical sanitizing solution, dry the stick at the milk level with a
clean single-service paper towel and make the measurement; or

(c)
When the measuring device is an external
gauge assembly and the gauge tube is filled with milk when the weigher,
sampler, or tester arrives at the farm, the gauge tube must be emptied and
refilled with cold milk and measured;

(3)
Repeat the measuring procedure until two
identical measurements are taken and;

(C)
The weighing of
milk in cans shall be conducted in a manner using one of the methods listed
below:

(1)
The use of a properly calibrated
and sealed dial scale and weigh tank; or

(2)
The use of a properly calibrated and
sealed digital scale and weigh tank; or

(3)
The use of a properly calibrated
collection tank with a measuring rod or capillary tube, where weight or volume
may be recorded for each producer prior to pumping to a storage tank; or

(4)
The use of a properly
calibrated bulk tank for each producer's can milk to be measured.

(D)
Licensed weigher, sampler, or
testers receiving milk or cream in cans, shall sign daily weight sheets.
Information on the weight sheets shall include the producer's name,
route/patron number, weight of milk or cream received, and milk temperature at
the time of receipt. The original weighers report shall be kept on file in the
plant for six months following the date of weighing.